Family experiences
Autumn holiday at Kronborg
Oct. 10, 2025-Oct 18, 2025
Autumn holiday activities for the whole family
Kronborg Castle is perfect for families with children who want an experience out of the ordinary. In the castle's deep casemates you'll meet the sleeping giant Holger Danske - but remember, he can only be awakened if Denmark is in danger. Explore secret passages, grand halls and dark rooms that hold royal secrets and dramatic tales.
A gem in North Zealand for the whole family
Space for all children and questions
At Kronborg Castle, you'll find exciting and educational activities and historical interpretation with room for fun and curiosity - an experience for the whole family.
Take the kids on a journey through the castle's secret passages, dark casemates and royal chambers. Through vivid stories and interactive exhibitions, history is made present and engaging. Our skilled castle hosts are ready to guide you around and answer questions along the way.
Are you planning an autumn vacation in North Zealand and looking for exciting experiences for the whole family? Then Kronborg Castle in Elsinore is the perfect destination. The castle is beautifully located by the Sound and offers plenty of history, activities and scenic surroundings - perfect for both adults and children.
Autumn vacation
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Presence, history and fun
Kronborg offers exciting activities during the fall holidays for children of all ages. Through exhibitions and family-friendly guided tours, children get to experience history in a more fun and lively way than in books.
Whether you visit us during the fall break or any other time of the year, the castle is filled with experiences that bring history to life. Children can walk in the footsteps of kings and queens and experience the atmosphere of a time when Kronborg was the center of power and intrigue.
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Feel Kronborg
Discover our fun, interactive stations where you can try your hand at life in a Renaissance castle. Write with a quill pen, talk to the cheeky parrot or fire the air cannon and shoot at the target!
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Meet Holger Danske and enjoy the castle
Take a break and enjoy a cup of coffee in our café while you gather your strength for a trip to the casemates, where you can meet our snoring legendary hero Holger Danske. Be captivated by the grandeur of the Dance Hall and take the 145 steps up to the Cannon Tower, where you can enjoy the wildest views of the Sound.
Annual pass
Experience more with an annual pass
An annual pass to Kronborg gives you free access to one of Denmark's most iconic castles - and a wide range of benefits both at the castle and other historic sites in Denmark. Whether you visit the castle alone, with friends or family, you get much more culture and experience for your money.
Food & drink
Satisfy your hunger and get something to eat
Whether you've brought a packed lunch or you want to visit our café at the castle, you can satisfy your thirst and hunger at Kronborg.
Guided tour
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